A recent poll by Monmouth University found the governor’s approval rating is improving.

He’s still in a tight race against Attorney General Roy Cooper.

But, the pollsters found his response to Hurricane Matthew has been a more immediate concern to people. While House Bill 2 drove up his disapproval numbers this summer as high-profile events like the NBA All-Star Game were pulled from the state.

“The economic record of this administration is really strong, and that’s why you have a bunch of people blowing horns because they have nothing really legitimate to say,” said Dallas Woodhouse of the N.C. Republican Party.

“They may make a lot of noise, but all they’re blowing is hot air. Governor McCrory continues to rise in the polls and has all the momentum in the final few days because voters are realizing that Roy Cooper hasn’t been doing his job as attorney general and wouldn’t stand up for North Carolina if elected governor,” Diaz said.

If the governor loses the race, the organizers of Wednesday’s event are planning a funeral procession at the same location next Wednesday.